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S330 RGV

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,019 mi
Last recorded27,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 RGV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/h bar slightly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,019 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/h bar slightly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,856 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

screen broken and could cause an injury

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2008 14,175 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 50?

Based on 20,050 MOT tests across 3,382 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,395
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,304
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,096
wheel bearings have excessive free play 805
Drive chain excessively loose 679
Footrest missing 571
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S330 RGV is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 1,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S330 RGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S330 RGV registered?

S330 RGV is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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